Trenchless Construction
What is a No Dig Show?
Education is an important point for trenchless technology companies, as the industry is still relatively new and growing. A no dig show...
How Tunnel Boring Machines Work
The efficient modern tunnel boring machine (TBM) that smoothly slices through clay, rock and shale is a result of many failed attempts at...
When Trenchless Technology is Not Feasible
Three viewpoints tell at least part of the tale on when trenchless technology may or may not be the right choice. Trenchless technology...
Is the Elon Musk Tunnel Boring Machine a Game Changer?
The Elon Musk tunnel boring machine (TBM) is surprisingly a used one he named Godot, which is 14-feet in diameter and about 400-feet long....
Signs Your Borehole Is Losing Integrity
Borehole integrity is vital to the safety and success of a drilling project. There are several issues that can lead to borehole collapse...
Studies Claim the Trenchless Construction Cost Comparison is Massive
Four studies claim the trenchless construction cost comparison vs traditional trenching is massive, saving cities and municipalities...
Who Invented Trenchless Technology?
Trenchless technology, the method of subsurface construction requiring little or no continuous trenching, began in 1970. It was invented by...
How to Avoid Tunnel Collapse When Boring Big
Analyzing the ground conditions is only a small part of successfully boring a tunnel. Using engineering skills as well as preparing the...
Why Trenchless Rehabilitation is Ideal for Historical Towns
America's aging underground infrastructure isn't limited to major cities. and trenchless technology can help them. Historic towns, however,...
Common Issues That Come With Larger Diameter Boreholes
Direct indicators of an unstable borehole include the excess volume of drill cuttings, caving or heaving at the surface, cement required in...
Why Replace Conventional Trenching with Trenchless Technology?
Trenchless rehabilitation is cheaper, less disruptive and requires less time to complete as opposed to conventional trenching projects,...
Types of Temporary Shoring for Trenchless Projects
Different shoring options are available for trenchless construction projects including soldier pile and lagging, anchoring, soil nailing...
Choosing Drill Rods for Trenchless Tunneling
For trenchless projects, managers select one of three main drill rod categories, A-series, D-series, or O-series. A-series rods are made of...
The Complex World of Sewer Networks
There are three main types of sewer systems: separate, combined and partially separate systems. Separate sewer systems use two lines, one...
Jet-Grouting for Trenchless Channeling
The simplest form of jet grouting consists of two nozzles diametrically opposite from each other just above the drilling tool. High...
Trenchless Installation of Utility Lines and Access Ports in Urban Areas
The use of CIPP most commonly occurs to repair water, sewer, and gas lines. When installing utility lines in communities, an array of...
Working With Drilling Deviations
Drilling deviations come in many forms. The 1st order lineal deviation includes vertical deviation (msVD) and horizontal deviation (msHD)....
Balancing Soil Pressure During Microtunneling
Soil pressure is a measure of the tendency of the soil at the face of the excavation to collapse. It differs depending on the type of soil...
Using Trenchless Construction for Planned Communities
Using trenchless construction for planned communities allows contractors to plan the infrastructure like sewer, water, gas and telecom...
